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Labour-related discussions stemming from the demand for the readjustment of remuneration packages of a handful of highly trained paramedics follow a period of heightened operational activity across the province, which has seen road fatalities doubling over the festive season. Among the officials currently engaged in negotiations with the Department of Health over To page 2

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It was back to school for scores of learners across the country this week. Polokwane Observer was there to capture the moment which varied from the tearful expression of emotion to elated excitement. Taking her first step into the future is Layaan Fanie of Laerskool Ivypark with Ridwaan Lambart looking on in the background. See photos in next week’s edition.

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he 2015 academic year commenced yesterday (Wednesday) for learners and educators in Limpopo and reports of classes being boycotted and a shortage of learner support material and textbooks at some schools have slowly started to filter through. Academic and support activities commenced with the usual hectic pace to get everybody registered, issue the necessary textbooks and learner support material and the tears and feeling of insecurity by the learners starting school for the first time. However in the Vhembe district ongoing civil unrest by the Malamulele community allegedly prevented learners from going to

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because of civil unrest by members of the community,” Galane said. The Democratic Alliance (DA) randomly visited several schools in the Capricorn district yesterday (Wednesday) to assess the readiness of schools on the first day, including the delivery of textbooks and learner support material. At the time of going to print, Polokwane Obeserver had not received any feed-back on the visit and a follow-up will be done in the next publication of the newspaper. Galane said the LDE expects shortages of some textbooks and learner support materials at some schools due to learner migration. He said the LDE will deal with any shortages as soon as the LDE receives notification from the affected schools.

Gone fishing with Police vehicle From page 1 The member, clearly geared to do some serious fishing, was spotted and photographed over two days early this month using the Police vehicle to transport all kinds of bait and fishing gear.

Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said Police policy clearly states that private use of Police vehicles is not allowed. “The incident was immediately reported to the Provincial Commissioner Fannie Masemola and the member will be disci-

plined if found guilty of misuse of a Police vehicle,” Otto said. She said the Police condemn such action. “We rely on the public to provide us with evidence of such nature in order for members to be acted against,” she said.

decreased by 10% of their usual earn, rectified as per earlier verbal undertaking have fallen on deaf ears, one of the officials explained. In the meantime they had been transferred to stations across Capricorn District as per letters signed by Maponya on 7 January this year. In the documents, of which proof was furnished to Polokwane Observer, it was stated that pursuant to the closure of the college the department had upon taking all material facts and the interests of the public into consideration decided to transfer them in terms of a section of the Public Service Act from the college to operations until further notice or when the college re-opens, whichever happened first. In the letters to the respective recipients it was noted that their transfers was with retention of their salary and macro benefits, but that their lecturing allowances would be terminated. The officials expressed the belief that they were being targeted after raising concern about unethical conduct allegedly displayed by colleagues in May last year. The situation at the provincial government department’s emergency medical rescue service was merely indicative of the tip of the iceberg of problems and challenges faced by paramedics in their line of duty, they reiterated. “The service has collapsed,” one of the officials reiterated, blaming the situation on alleged maladministration and mismanagement of state resources. They reckoned working conditions at EMS were harrowing as resources had been cut to the bone at a time of the department being under administration. Seemingly only the die-hards have remained. Securing skilled paramedics to take up positions within the provincial rescue service had reportedly proven barely impossible and attempts to recruit paramedics last year have allegedly drawn a blank as candidates chose to rather work in the private sector for better salaries, they added. Rising frustration over a number of factors was labelled as contributing to the first eight of 11 members of the initial training component at the college leaving during the last three years. The crucial saving of lives was now left to 12 of 16 operational paramedics who had to cover an entire province, they said. With the department being under administration paramedics had to fork out thousands from their own pockets to acquire tools of the trade to help save lives when summoned to scenes, they indicated. That was not taking into consideration the vast amounts they had to personally pay for attending regular refresher courses. They had just learnt that study leave for all EMS officials had yet again been disapproved by the department for this year. The provincial health department did not have enough ambulances to respond to emergencies and in many instances private ambulances had to be called in as backup, it was highlighted. Paramedics on call were generally forced to spend the night in response vehicles awaiting call-outs to emergencies across vast distances as operational facilities did not exist at some stations, one of the officials stressed. During the festive season marked by a road death toll double that of last year they were working round the clock, it was learnt.

They were in agreement over one thing; that current conditions made the provision of life support in emergency situations impossible. Macks Lesufi, Senior Manager of Communications in the Department of Health was requested to comment on allegations pertaining to the working conditions of paramedics attached to EMS. In addressing the issue of resources allegedly cut to the bone, he said when the department was under administration austerity measures were adopted to make sure that the province put in place proper financial management systems. The outcomes of that exercise have yielded positive results given that the province now had a positive balance sheet, he said. “The measures also had implications on some services being affected, including EMS. However, the department has for the financial years 2014/2015 allocated sufficient resources for EMS.” With regards to services apparently having collapsed due to alleged maladministration and mismanagement of resources, he responded saying “the allegations had to be tested and proven because our facilities are fully functional and operational and there hasn’t been any indication of maladministration”. It was later added that due to the college accreditation having been withdrawn by the HPCSA, idle paramedics attached to the college were being transferred to operations to be utilised fully in service delivery. On paramedics allegedly having to operate with limited resources and paying from their pockets, he said the allegations had to be investigated and proven. “We would like to encourage whoever has information to come forward and report to the department.” Addressing the reported shortage in ambulances, he said during the 2013/2014 budget speech the MEC announced and made a commitment that the department would procure additional ambulances and added that 50 ambulances have been procured and already 23 have been delivered to districts. “In the new financial year the department will continue to procure more, which will include obstetric ambulances.” Also it was indicated that an additional 50 ambulances were being procured before the end of this month. Dealing with the issue of the operational centre he said currently all assignments and allocations were being handled at their EMS call centre. “For the period of (the) Festive Season our teams have been able to attend to all emergencies including rescue services in the province assisting (the) South African Police Service (SAPS).” On paramedics allegedly having to wait in response vehicles, it was stated that paramedics were attached to response vehicles and not offices. Lastly he spoke on the issue of personnel, saying it was a reality that there were shortages of paramedics of specific levels and the department had prioritised that area, including recruitment and additional training of paramedics. It was added that paramedics were scarce nationally. However, Limpopo had an active drive to employ paramedics and that newly appointed paramedics would commence their duties in March 2015.

ER services collapse From page 1 their demotion and unilateral change in employment conditions are lecturers who used to train paramedics from across the province at the now defunct Limpopo College of Emergency Care at the Polokwane/Mankweng Hospital Complex until May last year when the licence was reportedly revoked by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). The matter is the result of their recent transfer to remote ambulance stations across the Capricorn District as operational paramedics, an arrangement that has caused major inconvenience to them and their families, they pointed out during an interview with Polokwane Observer this week. In summarising the situation one of the officials remarked that it would not be in the public interest if they either resigned or were dismissed. Their salary packages, Polokwane Observer learnt, were apparently adjusted by the General Manager of Healthcare Support Services, Sindi Maponya without consultation in November 2014. To date requests to have their salary payments, which have been

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Festive Season carnage on Limpopo roads >> Speeding highlighted as biggest cause of accidents >> Capricorn district recorded most accidents

he more than 400 accidents reported to the Department of Transport, Safety, Security and Liaison’s Central Communication Centre (CCC) during the Festive Season claimed no fewer than 149 lives in December and a further six within the first seven days of January. Death toll: 159 This is a major increase compared to the 2013 Festive Season when the 324 accidents reported resulted in 77 fatalities. Add to that accidents that occurred after 7 January and the total death toll on Limpopo’s roads since 1 December add up to 159. Statistics provided by Departmental Spokesperson Kagiso Mootane indicated that most accidents occurred in the Capricorn District (96) followed by Mopani and Waterberg (both 85), Vhembe (62) and Sekhukhune (38) during December. Capricorn also topped the list for January with 14 accidents reported out of 49. In terms of fatalities 40 people died in Waterberg, 29 in Sekhukhune, 28 in Vhembe, 23 in Mopane and 22 in Capricorn during December. Three people died in Mopani, two in Sekhukhune and one in Capricorn during the first seven days of January. “A total of 36 pedestrians, 76 passengers and 47 drivers were killed. Most vehicles involved were sedans or passenger cars followed by bakkies, minibuses, heavy motor vehicles and buses,” Mootane said. Speeding Speeding was highlighted as the biggest cause of accidents followed by not keeping following distance, reckless driving, burst tyres, drunken driving, brake failure, turning into oncoming traffic and stray animals. Mootane also kept Polokwane Observer updated during the Festive Season via social media. On 22 December 29 fines were issued for overloading and 32 minibuses impounded

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Almost 200 people lost their lives on Limpopo’s road during the Festive Season.

for operating without legal permits during an operation. Two motorists were arrested for speeding at 171 km/h in a 120 km/h zone and 144 km/h in an 80 km/h zone respectively. A further six drivers were arrested in Mopani district for driving under the influence of alcohol. Later the afternoon another five drivers were arrested for drunken driving in Mokopane. The highest alcohol reading was 1,14 g/100 ml from the driver of a bakkie. The legal limit of alcohol in ones blood is only 0,2 g/100 ml. On 23 December 1 412 vehicles were stopped and checked during an operation on the N1 South. Hundred and thirty six summonses were issued, 21 minibuses impounded, one minibus discontinued, 11 arrests made for transporting illegal immigrants, one arrest made for possession of a fraudulent driver’s licence and another for transporting illegal CDs and DVDs. “On 1 January four drivers were arrested for speeding on the N1 South. One of the drivers were doing 169 km/h in a 120 km/h zone while another was arrested on the R71 towards Tzaneen for driving 127 km/h in an 80 km/h zone without a driver’s licence and under the influence of alcohol,” she said. Roads mostly affected by accidents during the Festive Season are R71, R37 from Polokwane to Giyani, N1 North and South, R81 and R36 in Mopani and R37 and R579 in Sekhukhune. KwaZulu-Natal had the highest number of fatalities at 181 followed by Limpopo and Gauteng with the third highest death toll at 136. Mootane also informed that most accidents in the province involved motorists from neighbouring provinces or countries.

City residents fall victim of travel scam WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Observer received several complaints during December 2014 and after from residents in the city and abroad that were been duped into paying large sums of money into a bank account of an individual for travelling packages that allegedly failed to materialise. At the time of going to print yesterday (Wednesday) the allegations had yet to be

fully investigated, but according to sources many people have been affected and the amounts involved are expected to add up to thousands of Rand. More information on the alleged scam will be published in next week’s edition of the Polokwane Observer. Members of the public are advised to be careful when responding to adverts of overseas packages that feature abnormal discounts and avoid paying deposits into bank accounts before confirming the particulars of the account holder.

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CRIME shorts Man in court for allegedly raping niece A 46-year-old man who was arrested by Police in Jane Furse on 6 January for allegedly raping his 12-year-old niece will appear in the Sekhukhune Magistrate’s Court again next week for a formal bail application. Police Spokesperson Thapelo Lesufi said the man could not be named to protect the identification of the victim. “It is alleged that the victim was raped on several occasions

but not all incidents were reported as family members reportedly tried solving the problem themselves,” Lesufi said. The latest incident apparently happened in September. “We urge women and children to report any abuse or rape and not to negotiate these cases with the perpetrator,” he said.

Cops, traffic official in dock for corruption

Solomon Malatjie, a Police constable will appear in the Seshego Magistrate’s Court again on 27 February after he was granted bail of R1 000 during his recent appearance on a charge of alleged corruption. Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto said Malatjie supposedly demanded a R1 000 bribe from a person arrested for possession of alleged stolen property. “Malatjie arrested the man late December and when he appeared in court the prosecutor declined to prosecute due to insufficient evi-

dence. The constable allegedly told the man he could still be rearrested and demanded the bribe to allegedly make the docket disappear,” Otto said. Also in Sekhukhune in a separate incident the Nebo Head of Traffic, Steve Boy-Boy Mohlahla appeared in court on charges of fraud after he allegedly impounded a taxi and instead of issuing fines demanded bribes from the taxi owner the have the vehicle returned. “Mohlahla allegedly received R2 800. He was released on R1 200 bail and will appear again on 19 February,” she said. Two Police officials from Polokwane were also arrested last Thursday after they allegedly demanded R100 from all the passengers on a bus during a search and stop operation. “The bus carrying Zimbabweans were stopped in Dorp Street by Mahudu Seabi and Godfrey Ramasinzi. They allegedly entered the bus asking commuters to produce their passports. It is reported that they were told their passports are invalid and that every occupant should pay R100 before they could resume with their journey,” Otto said. Occupants alleg-

edly attacked the two officials and took their name tags and shirts. They fled the bus and the bus driver drove to the Polokwane Police Station. While at the station the two cops arrived and were arrested.

Four arrested for bribery, stolen property

Michael Sithole appeared in the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court on Monday on a charge of bribery with two others, Kenneth Manyanagala and Wungisani Dlamini who face charges of possession of alleged stolen property after they were arrested on Sunday. They were denied bail and will appear in court again next week. According to Provincial Police Spokesperson Ronel Otto Police officers stopped a vehicle carrying eight alleged stolen truck tyres. “The driver and one passenger were arrested while a third one got away. On the way to the Police station one suspect got a call on his cell phone which was handed to one of the Police members. The caller offered R10 000 to have the suspects released and the vehicle and tyres returned,” Otto said. Otto added that the man later phoned again offering R14 000 but when he and Police met, he was arrested on the spot.

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ir verskeie families is daar die afgelope tyd ‘n demper op die kenmerkende feestelikheid en pret van die feesseisoen geplaas nadat hulle geliefdes aan die dood moes afstaan. Thembi Nwedamutswu” LUR vir onderwys Die gemeenskap het met skok die nuus ontvang dat die lid van die uitvoerende raad (LUR) vir onderwys, Thembi NwedamThembi Nweda- utswu Vrydag in ‘n hospitaal mutswu. in Pretoria na ‘n kort siekbed oorlede is. Sien storie op bladsy 10. Jack Mokobi: Kommunikasiehoof van onderwys Op Kersdag moes Limpopo ook afskeid neem van die onderwysdepartement se kommunikasiehoof en African National Congress (ANC)ANC-lid, Jack lid, Jack Mokobi is reeds Mokobi wat Saterdag in Musina begrawe. reeds verlede Saterdag in Musina begrawe is. Nelson Diale: ANC-parlementariër Verlede Donderdag is die voormalige ANC-parlementariër en apartheidsvegter, Nelson Diale oorlede. Na verwagting sou ‘n rouANC-lid van diens gister die parlement, (Woensdag) Nelson Diale is verlede Donder- gehou word waarna hy dag oorlede. Sondag begrawe word. Hannes Heyman (72) Die Vryheidsfront Plus (VF) se provinsiale leier, Hannes Heyman is DinsdagLimpopo VF+ leier, Hannes Heyman.

oggend oorlede. Volgens sy vrou, Ria het Heyman ‘n geskiedenis van hartprobleme en is vermoedelik aan ‘n hartaanval oorlede. “Ek het net na middernag wakker geskrik van ‘n klapgeluid teen die bedkassie en het besef Hannes is nie langs my nie. Toe ek opstaan het hy langs die bed gelê waarna hy twee keer gesug en sy laaste asem uitgeblaas het,” sê sy. Heyman is in Oktober 2013 as provinsiale leier van die VF Plus verkies en was ook ‘n bekende sakeman in die stad. Benewens sy vrou laat hy drie kinders, twee broers en ‘n suster agter. ‘n Roudiens word Vrydag, 11:00 vanuit die Afrikaans Protestante Kerk in DieMeerstraat gehou. Dirk (46) en Callie (88) van der Merwe Die Van der Merwe-familie het dubbelhartseer beleef toe die bekende makelaar, Dirk van der Merwe na ‘n kort siekbed drie dae na Dirk van der sy pa, Callie Merwe. oorlede is. Volgens Dirk se gewese vrou, Wilna, is Callie op 20 Desember aan natuurlike oorsake oorlede en ‘n roudiens is drie dae later gehou op dieselfde dag as wat Dirk oorlede is. “Dirk het skielik op 22 Desember siek geword, is in Mediclinic Limpopo opgeneem en later na ‘n hospitaal in Johannesburg oorgeplaas waar hy die volgende dag oorlede is,” sê Wilna. ‘n Roudiens is vir hom op 30 Desember gehou. Hy laat sy seun, Dirkie en dogter, Brigitse agter. Dawie Rheeder (33) Op Vrydag 19 Desember is André Rheeder op sy suster se plaas op die N1 net buite Louis Trichardt deur drie mans Dawie Rheeder is aangeval, ‘n paar dae na ‘n beroof en motorbotsing in met ‘n panga die stad oorlede. getakel. Hy is in Mankweng Hospitaal se oogeenheid opgeneem nadat hy erge kopbeserings asook laserasies aan sy oogbal opgedoen het. Sy oog is net voor Kersdag verwyder. Maar die familie se hartseer het groter geword toe André se neef, Dawie, ’n Polokwane-inwoner en werknemer van Mike’s Chicken

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‘n groot leemte by die skool laat. Voordat sy by Tommies aangesluit het, was sy vir tien jaar by Northern Academy betrokke waar sy hoofsaaklik Afrikaans gegee het en veral by kerkdienste vir koshuisleerders ‘n groot rol gespeel het. Sy word Saterdag, 24 Januarie om 11:00 vanuit die Bet Shalomkerk op die hoek van Uitspan- en De Wetrylaan begrawe. Foto’s: Verskaf

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Lim ambassador promotes world’s fastest car

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Temba Moitsi.

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omewhere in the world a group of dedicated individuals are working towards creating the dynamics for a new land speed record to be attempted in the second half of this year, an occurrence that would see the eyes of the world fixed on South Africa. When the aerodynamic nose of the Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC) is turned to Haakskeenpan in the Northern Cape for an extraordinary happening in history, Limpopo entrepreneur and

Bloodhound SSC education ambassador Temba Moitsi is likely to be among the appreciative crowd gathering at a designated viewing point. In an interview the owner of an automotive repair business in Polokwane shares his enthusiasm about the upcoming event, which should see the driver of The Car aiming at a goal speed of 1 609 km/h achieved within 44 to 55 seconds in 7 tons of carbon fibre and titanium propelled by a jet engine and hybrid solid fuel rocket over 20 km of flat surface with an elevation variation distance of less than 40 cm. Against 20 metric tonnes of drag the driver, Andy Green who is a fighter pilot revered as current land speed record holder, would not be able to eject from the seat designed according to his specifications, Moitsi says as he proceeds to share the specs. He relates that the driver would be expected to race the vehicle along the stretch of gravel for a return journey to the starting point by bringing the vehicle to a brisk halt for purposes of refuelling the jet engine and replacing the rocket. Getting the vehicle to a standstill would apparently require the shutting down of engines through the firing of parachutes,

activating the supporting air brakes and wheel brakes that could only be used at a lower speed, Moitsi points out. Once back on track the vehicle would have to pass the halfway measured mile mark for a second speed reading within a period of an hour for certification by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), he explains. It would entail racing against the laws of physics itself, Moitsi stresses. Moitsi’s affair with the Bloodhound SSC project dates back to 2012, four years after the start thereof. When he speaks his tone reflects excitement about what is believed to be the fastest vehicle in the world. However, it doesn’t end there as this young ambassador is adamant about the message behind a project he reckons to be more beneficial to South Africa than the hosting of 2010 Fifa World Cup. To him the project, steered from the United Kingdom by Bloodhound SSC Director Richard Noble who is renowned for holding the land speed record from 1983 to 1997, is about creating a love for Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering

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The Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC). among tomorrow’s generation. Most exciting is to introduce the project to kids in a familiar environment and language, something Moitsi plans to implement this year. A lot of groundwork still has to be done to drive home the concept in South Africa which is the host country, according to Moitsi. Counting among an estimated 500 ambassadors across SA and the only one in Limpopo, Moitsi stresses the need for growing the numbers to spread the message in order to reach and inspire the youth. While the hype about an exceptional mobile is bound to build up over the next few months, there is a young man from Limpopo who would surely not be able to contain his excitement about a single moment in time he is privileged to be part of.

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BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com A project to upgrade streets and storm water drainage systems in the vicinity of the new High Court building in Polokwane commenced on Monday resulting in certain sections of surrounding streets being closed during the process which is envisaged to be completed by 30 April. Tidimalo Chuene, Communications and Marketing Director of the Polokwane Municipality in a media release stated that in order to facilitate the work it was necessary that some street sections be closed for through traffic and only permit holders residing or working off the closed street sections be allowed access. Biccard Street between Rabe and Bodenstein streets and Bodenstein Street between Biccard and Voortrekker streets have already been closed and will remain closed until 28 February. Voortrekker Street between Rabe and Bodenstein streets and Bodenstein Street between Voortrekker and Dorp streets will be closed from 1 March to 30 April. The access restriction will be valid 24 hours per day. “All affected residents and businesses were notified in writing. The contractor will have access control personnel at the respective points of road closure to grant those with permits access to their destination point. No pedestrians, public or private transport will be allowed to use any of the streets whilst under construction unless prior arrangements have been made,” Chuene stated.

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Political response to OBSERVER higher Limpopo pass rate Januarie 15, 2015

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>> DA laments high dropout rate between Grades 10 to 12 >> ANCWL satisfied with pass rate

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ixed reaction was received from the various political organisations involved with education in Limpopo following the results of the 2014 Grade 12 results being announced last week.

Limpopo’s pass rate increased from 71,8% in 2013 to 72,9% last year with no incidences at any of the examination centres in the province. The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Limpopo issued a media statement shortly after the announcement of the results and urged the Department of Education to tell no lies nor claim easy victories. The media statement stated that despite the lofty celebrations for a select few, very little recognition was made by the department about the learners that were not retained in the system since the beginning of the CAPS Curriculum in 2012. The DA has established that Limpopo lost over 100 000 or 59,3% of the province’s learners between Grades 10 to 12 making Limpopo

the second highest province regarding learner dropouts. The DA is calling on the education department to implement effective systems to support and retain learners and to find good mechanisms to enhance learners’ performance, and then an 80% pass rate will no longer be a dream, the media statement concluded. The Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality (CDM) Gilbert Kganyago congratulated the two top performing schools in the Capricorn district, Hoërskool Pietersburg and Dendron Secondary School for their outstanding results. He also congratulated the ten schools adopted by CDM in order to improve their matric results in 2014 for performing above expectation.

Slight increase in Limpopo matric pass rate WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Despite failing to reach the target of 80% set in 2014, Limpopo still performed admirably when the results of the National Senior Certificate exams for the class of 2014 were announced last week. The provincial pass rate was 72,9% compared to the previous year’s 71,8%. The national pass rate was 75,8%, down by 2,4 percent from the previous year. During the announcement of the results and award ceremony for the top Grade 12 achievers from last year, it was noted that three schools in the province achieved a zero percent pass rate. Speaking at the award ceremony last week, Premier Stan Mathabatha said he was embarrassed by the dismal performances at the

three schools, Makidi Secondary School and Sethula Secondary School in Sekhukhune and Seroletshidi Secondary School in the Waterberg district. He instructed the Limpopo Department of Education (LDE) to investigate the matter and at the time of going to print yesterday (Wednesday) senior officials from LDE was on a site visit to the three affected schools, according to LDE Spokesperson Paena Galane. Mathabatha went on to say that he was disappointed by the remarks made by a union member on a local radio station stating that Limpopo’s matric pass rate target for 2014 was just a pipe dream. “That is an insult to us as the leadership of the province. We set our target high because we are not mediocre. The province has shown a steady increase from the poor

pass rate of 30% in 1994 to that of 72,9% in 2014 and we expect that to increase even more this year,” Mathabatha was quoted to have said at the award ceremony. Galane said that Limpopo’s results were the sixth best countrywide and the only province where none of the examination results were held back at all examination centres. Acting Head of Department for LDE, Martin Mashaba said the LDE has planned to give extra lessons to Grade 12 learners in poor performing schools in order to improve the matric pass rate in 2015. The top matric achiever for 2014 award was shared by two Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) learners, Johan Krüger and Julia Alsemgeest, who both achieved seven distinctions. PHS set a new record of 495 distinctions in 2014 and had a pass rate of 99,2%.

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“This is commendable, given the nature of challenges that these schools faced previously, and we are delighted that our efforts and involvement made an impact in these schools,” Kganyago was quoted as saying in the media statement. ANC Women’s League Spokesperson for Limpopo, Joyce Maluleke said the league applauds the Department of Education for achieving a 72,9 % pass rate regardless of not achieving its target of 80%. She concluded that the league in Limpopo remains confident that Premier Stan Mathabatha’s administration will ensure that that the Department of Education will reach its targeted 80% pass rate in 2015.

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Maylene Broderick, Deputy Director General, Corporate Services at the Department of Education shares her personal favourites with our readers. Favourite food >> Sushi. It is always fresh and low in calories and I love the natural flavours. Favourite book >> Their Eyes Were Watching God (Zora Neale Hurston) Favourite holiday destination >> Hawaii. I like the sun, sand, surf and it reminds me of

home away from home. Favourite phrase or saying >> Mahatma Gandhi: “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” Favourite artist >> Meryl Streep, American actress, producer and a three-time Academy Award winner. I think she is one of the greatest film actresses of all time Favourite sporting code >> Basketball. It is an exciting sport to watch.

The Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa (BWA Limpopo) and The Princess Tsakani Foundation are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Limpopo MEC of Education Mama Thembi Nwedamutswu. She was not only one of the brightest minds in the province and beyond, she was a gentle and caring soul, full of compassion and humility. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Nwedamutswu family, the ANC and the Limpopo Government. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. May the fond memories of Mama Thembi help you find peace. Mama Thembi Nwedamutswu, your wonderful soul and infinite words of wisdom at our functions will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in eternal peace.

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member of the ANC. Addressing a media briefing on Monday afternoon, Premier Stan Mathabatha expressed his A memorial service for the MEC of Education condolences on behalf of the Provincial Executive and Provincial Treasurer of the African National Committee (PEC) towards the family of NwedaCongress (ANC), Thembi Nwedamutswu will be mutswu and the family of former Member of held today (Thursday) at the Jack Botes Hall at Parliament and ANC stalwart Nelson Diale, who 12:00. She passed away on Friday only a few passed on the previous day. Mathabatha said days after announcing the matric results for both members of the ANC will be sorely missed the class of 2014 on Tuesday. Her passing has and added that the PEC has decided to postpone shocked both friend and foe and no announcethe 103rd ANC celebrations scheduled to be held ment has yet to be made on the naming of her over the weekend in Phalaborwa to next weekreplacement in both positions she filled as a end in order for the funerals of the two cadres to proceed as planned over the Photo: Warren Blunt weekend. The Democratic Alliance Premier Stan Mathabatha in a sombre mood on Monday as he addresses (DA) leader in Limpopo, the media following the death of Jacques Smalle reacted ANC stalwarts, MEC for Education with shock to the untimely and Provincial ANC Treasurer, Thembi passing of Nwedamutswu Nwedamutswu and former Member and extended the DA’s of Parliament, Nelson Diale. condolences to the family and friends of the MEC. “Her open door policy trademarked her as a leader who intended to display her political will for the benefit of education in the province,” Smalle said in a press statement released shortly after the announcement of her death. A memorial service for Diale was held at the Jane Furse Secondary School yesterday (Wednesday). Nwedamutswu will be laid to rest on Saturday in Thohoyandou at 07:00 while the funeral for Diale is expected to take place on Sunday at 06:00 at Ga-Masemola in Sekhukhune. Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

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Swerm bye takel beseerde vrou >> Meer as 200 angels verwyder >> ‘n Wonder dat sy dit oorleef het FOTO: BARRY VILJOEN

Jean Ras sterk tans tuis aan nadat sy onlangs deur ‘n swerm bye aangeval is.

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

‘n Bejaarde vrou in die stad is Vrydagmiddag deur ‘n swerm bye aangeval toe sy en haar dogter ‘n pakkie by ‘n huis in Garystraat, Bendor, afgelewer het. Jean Ras (70), wat met krukke beweeg nadat sy onlangs haar enkel beseer het, was ‘n passasier in haar dogter, Aloma Fourie se voertuig toe verwoede bye by die voertuigvenster ingevlieg en haar getakel het terwyl Fourie op die perseel uit die voertuig geklim het. Fourie is allergies vir bysteek en het na die huis gehardloop om hulp te ontbied terwyl Ras uit die voertuig en perseel gesukkel het in ‘n poging om die bye te ontwyk. Bure het gehelp om haar na veiligheid te bring en die bye met insekdoder verjaag en met water afgespuit. Voordat ‘n ambulans opgedaag het, is Ras na ‘n nabygeleë geneesheer geneem en binne 30 minute suksesvol behandel. Ras se man, Kobie, het ná die

voorval meer as 200 angels uit Jean se gesig en arms getrek en is dankbaar dat sy die aanval oorleef het. Volgens Kobie het die eienaar van die huis ‘n aantal byekorwe op die erf aangehou wat na die voorval deur ‘n kundige verwyder is. ‘n Geneesheer in die stad meen dit is ‘n wonder dat Ras die aanval oorleef het wat grootliks daaraan te danke is dat sy spoedig behandeling ontvang het. Volgens Elsie Rabie, wat ‘n haarsalon langs die huis in Garystraat bedryf, het sy en haar man en ‘n personeellid ook onder die bye deurgeloop toe hulle Ras te hulp gesnel het. Rabie het bevestig dat die bye al voorheen mense in die omgewing gesteek het, maar dat sy nog nie ‘n klag daaroor by die owerheid ingedien het nie. Die eienaar van die bye kon nie vir kommentaar bereik word nie. Dit is volgens munisipale verordeninge ‘n strafregtelike oortreding om bye in ‘n stedelike gebied aan te hou.

CDM’s audit outcome due to prudent compliance BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Capricorn District Municipality’s (CDM) Municipal Manager, Ngoako Molokomme is confident that the municipality’s unqualified audit outcome for the 2013/2014 financial year is due to prudent compliance with financial and audit management systems and processes. “There is a lot of work, skill and expertise that goes into achieving a clean audit. It is not merely about accounting, it is about accountability,”, adding that the good audit outcome is a fulfilment to the district’s commitment to the 2014 Operation Clean Audit that comprises a combination of sound financial management, leadership, strong political will, rigorous monitoring and open, ethical and transparent administration,” Molokomme is quoted to have said. CDM Media Liaison Officer Moffat Senyatsi in a recent media statement said: “An unqualified audit outcome means that the Auditor-General is satisfied that CDM’s books are sound and that every cent that has been spent can be accounted for, that CDM’s annual performance report is credible, and that the district has complied with laws and regulations.” In his audit findings, the Auditor-General found PHOTO: ARCHIVES

Gilbert Kganyago, Executive Mayor of Capricorn District Municipality.

that CDM’s financial statements present fairly and in all material respects, the financial position and the financial performance of the municipality as at 30 June 2014. The Auditor-General did not identify any significant deficiencies in CDM’s internal controls. Executive Mayor Gilbert Kganyago is quoted to have said: “Our aim is to make sure that the outcome is strongly connected with accelerated and tangible service provision to the rural and poor communities in our district. Having achieved improved audit performance the next step is to match this outcome with resolute determination to fight against corruption. This will enable CDM to be a champion of the rural areas and the poor in improving their quality of living and working conditions.”

IDP/BUDGET/PMS REPRESENTATIVE FORUM MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given in terms of Chapters 4 and 5 of the Local Government: Municipal Systems Act (32 of 2000) that Polokwane Municipality is issuing out an invitation to all stakeholders to attend the IDP Rep forum meeting which has been arranged as follows:

Date: 28 January 2015 Venue: Jack Botes Hall Time: 10:00 This invitation is extended to all representatives of Polokwane municipality Communities, Ward Committee members; Provincial Sector Departments, representatives from organised stakeholder groups: (NGOs/CBOs, Special Focus Groups (disability, elderly, women, youth and children), Academic Institutions, Organised Business, Tourism/Agriculture/Mining, SMME’s), Implementing Agents/Parastatals/Service Providers, Representatives from unorganised groups, Nominated Community Representatives, Resource Persons; and other interested and affected parties. The purpose of the meeting is to present the Municipal scorecards for comments and input. For more info please contact: Mr. Victor Nengovhela or Ms. Tebogo Mathe on 015 290 2737 / 2284 / 2117 or email: VictorN1@polokwane.gov.za or TebogoP@polokwane.gov.za Mrs. TC MAMETJA MUNICIPAL MANAGER POLOKWANE MUNICIPALITY

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24 January >> The Vodacom Super Rugby warm-up match between the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs takes place at the Peter Mokaba Stadium at 17:00. A host of activities will preceed the match. Tickets are on sale at the gates as well as through Computicket outlets. On-line bookings may also be made at www. computicket.com or by dialling 0861 951 8000. Hospitality packages are also available and include 22 Skybox and 10 parking tickets. Manthoa Philela: 015 290 2300/083 824 9844/082 923 8687 or manthoap@polokwane.gov.za. 26 and 30 January >> A two-day introductory workshop on creative writing is presented by the Polokwane Literary Fair from 09:00 to 16:00. This introductory session forms part of an envisaged practical six-month writer development course that will be presented later this year. Entries are limited and attendance of the full course of two days is compulsory. Malose Lekganyane: 083 279 3331 or 015 290 2793/2145. 30 Januarie >> Dewald Steyn tree om 19:00 by die Mongoose Pub and Grill op en kaartjies kos R50 elk. ‘n Kontantkroeg sal beskikbaar wees. Marius Havenga: 084 368 7390. 31 Januarie >> ‘n Pretdag om geld in te samel vir kankerlyer Henda Nel, vind by die Polokwane ringbalbane in Dorpstraat plaas en begin om 10:00 met ‘n potjiekoskompetisie en verskeie ringbalwedstryde. Uitstallers kan stalletjies huur en inskrywings sluit op 25 Januarie. Riana Venter: 084 504 1675 of Vicky Lombard: 082 469 4347. 14 to 15 February >> The Haenertsburg Berry Festival takes place in the village and guests can pick their own raspberries at Kuhestan Farm and blueberries at Blueberry Heights and Cheerio Gardens. The village market will offer bargains for all and a dinner and dance will take place in the village hall. Mara Wakefield: 082 370 8567 or www.mountaingetaweays.co.za. 27 Februarie >> Elizma Theron tree om 19:00 by Café Pavilion op. Kaartjies kos R100 per persoon. Raymond Bronkhorst: 079 034 2312. 1 March >> Mina’s Neighbourhood Market will be held at Zwakala River Retreat in Magoebaskloof. A variety of stalls will be available and an exclusive craft section is a new addition. There will also be clothing, accessories, bags and beautiful old home décor items and fun farm activities for kids. Denise Tooley: 083 980 8433. 6 tot 8 Maart >> Die jaarlikse Mighty Men Konferensie word op Snymansdrift buite die stad gehou. Evangelis Angus Buchan tree onder meer op. Volle besonderhede is op die Mighty Men webblad beskikbaar. Besoek www.mmcbosveld.co.za. Hein Snyman: 015 297 6882.

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EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD! BENDOR R1 968 000

FLORA PARK R770 000

THE WAY YOU LIKE ME! Ref: 91344185487 Big double-storey, beautiful and relaxing family home. Open-plan living area, sparkling pool. Well positioned, private and secure. Just around the corner from Mall of the North. Ideal for entertainment. ON SHOW FROM 15th to17th FROM 14:00 –17:00. 1 5 3½ 2 Carports 2 LOUWRENS • 082 958 6632

RETIREMENT UNIT! REF: 91344175740 An excellent townhouse with low maintenance and neat as a pin. Location is central with very few townhouses of this capacity available in the area. Phone your friendly agent. ON SHOW 15th AND 16th: FROM 14:00 – 18:00. 17th: FROM 10:00 – 14:00. 0 1 Carports 0 2 2 INA • 079 597 8636

FAUNA PARK • R1 400 000

IVY PARK • R645 000

BODORP • R5 100 000

BENDOR• R1 305 000

BIG FAMILY HOME. Ref: 91344187278 Well maintained family home with flatlet on corner stand. Farm style open-plan kitchen. Spacious bedrooms and cosy patio. Near shopping centre and all major schools. Call today to view.

A LOCK-UP-AND-GO MODEL. Ref: 91344187048 Superb finishes. Modern & comfortable home with low maintenance. Be sure to add this to your view list. Call now to view!

INVESTMENT, INVESTMENT, INVESTMENT! Ref: 991344182270 For investors: 6 duplex units with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms each. Plus 2 bachelor flats all with own entrance. Main dwelling with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, own yard, walled. 9 carports and enough parking for family and friends. Nice swimming pool, near schools and CBD. Very good investment potential. Existing rental ±R39 000. Don’t miss out on this one. Call me today.

DOUBLE-STOREY WONDER 91344186056 A beautiful family home built on a stand of 414m², double-storey with spacious bedrooms, study, lounge and dining room. The property is close to all amenities such as schools and garages. Call today to view. JACOB • 082 466 8366 0 2 Carports 0 4 2

5 3

Carports

INA • 079 597 8636

POLOKWANE • R1 629 000

3 3

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SIMON • 082 476 8916

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JAMES • 072 236 7310

Ref: 91344187308

Ideal home for the entertainer. Lovely Entertainment area, pool, auto irri-

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GRETHA • 082 802 1874

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

Marula Heights - 91344186711 704

R400 000 Jacob - 082 466 8366

Sterpark - 91344186780

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R869 000

Ina - 079 597 8636

Bendor - 91344187036

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R430 000

Jacob - 082 466 8366

Marula Heights - 91344186530 1 021

R545 000

James - 072 236 7310

Bendor - 91344186354

R472 000

Gretha - 082 802 1874

LOVELY GOOD START. Ref: 91344187306 Close to Nirvana. Modern and great for entertainment. Just move in. Call now! 2 1

Carports

GRETHA • 082 802 1874

HOUSES TO LET

TOWNHOUSES TO LET

Agent

IVY PARK • R745 000

POLOKWANE • R2 415 000

GOING GOING GONE! Ref: 91344185452 Correctly priced workshop with high roof, offices and good security in a prime area. Small ofgation, air conditioning, braai area and double carport. It also offers a bore- f i c e a n d w o r k s h o p a r e a ± 4 5 8 m ² . S p a c i o u s hole. Walking distance from shopping centre. You have to see this home. stand 2 050 m² for future development. Call now! SPACIOUS AND SECURE.

Size/m² Price

600

RINA • 082 929 9171

COMPLEX

FAUNA PARK • R1 640 000

TOTALLY REFURBISHED PROPERTY. Ref: 91344187349 4.297 ha. Family home with 3 en suite bedrooms and a granny flat with one bedroom. Very neat property. Includes bar, breakfast nook, 3 lounges and dining room. Storeroom 140 m². Three livestock kraals and chicken house. Excellent garden. Property is protected by electric fence. Close to CBD. Call today to view.

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ANTON 082 443 6039

15A Schoeman Street, Polokwane, 0700, P.O. Box 1961, Polokwane, 0699 Tel: 015 295 3134 Fax: 015 295 3161 E-mail: polokwane@aidasa.co.za Website: www.aida.co.za

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IVY PARK

R 5 000

BO-DORP

R 5 000

BENDOR

R 4 000

RETHABILE GARDENS R 4 500

R 3 900

BENDOR +FLATLET

R 13 000 5

FLORA PARK

R 7 500

URGENT!!!!!

We need houses, flats & plots to rent for good, long-term tenants!

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FOTO: VERSKAF

Dan en Anne Pienaar (née Nortje) is gedurende die Desembervakansie in Pretoria in die huwelik bevestig. Dan is ‘n finansiële adviseur by Sanlam in die stad en Anne ‘n Afrikaansonderwyser by Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé.

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HANTI 084 549 5928

JAMES 072 236 7310

LOUWRENS 082 958 6632

PETER 073 219 4538

GRETHA 082 802 1874

SIAS 082 372 7265

VICTOR 073 066 6805

ELMARIE 082 977 7020

JACOB 082 466 8366

INA 079 597 8636

SIMON 082 476 8916

KOWIE 082 854 0452

RINA 082 929 9171

EVERYTHING WE TOUCH TURNS TO SOLD

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R875 000 OLD-WORLD SPACE AND CHARM 6 Bedroomed house in Bodorp. Double amenities. Lovely entertaining area with pool and outside dressing room and toilet. 3 Garages with store-/ work room. Outside laundry and servant’s facilities. Study and sewing room. Under floor heating. Solar panels, 2 water tanks, aircon and electric fence.

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TEL: 015 295 4537/8 | 071 670 6643 | Fax: 015 291 1166 7a HaNS VaN RENSBURG STREET From R3900 to R4250 - Ladanna – TO LET 2 Bedrooms with 1 bathrooms, lounge, MAGAZYNST kitchen and carport, prepaid electricity. R3000 – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel met badSafe complex! kamer sitkamer en kombuis. R4400 – Dorp St – 2 Bedrooms, R5570 – Groot 3 Slaapkamer meenthuis bathroom, lounge, kitchen and carport. met 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, Available immediately. kombuis en afdak. 2 Klein hondjies welR4900 – 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kom. Dadelik beskikbaar. lounge, kitchen, scullery and carport. Water included. STERPARK HUISE / HOUSES R3750 – 1 Slaapkamer woonstel in erf met R7000 – Peninapark – 3 Slaapkamers, badkamer, sitkamer en kombuis. Afdak. 2 badkamers, sitkamer, eetkamer, TV Water en elektrisiteit + vol DStv ingesluit. kamer, kombuis, opwas en motorhuis. Geen diere. Beskikbaar 1 Februarie 2015. DORP / TOWN R13550 – Capricorn – 4 Slaapkamers, R2550 – Bachelor flat with kitchen and 2 badkamers, eetkamer, TV kamer, kombathroom. Prepaid electricity, buis, 3 motorhuise, swembad, borrelbad, water R80 per month. lapa en Wendyhuis PLUS 1 slaapkamer R3180 – Walking distance from CBD – woonstel met badkamer, sitkamer en kombuis. Ingerigte speelareas vir kinders. 1 Bedroom, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. R14700 – Fauna Park – 4 Bedrooms, R3415 – Big 1 Bedroom townhouse with 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen, bathroom, lounge and kitchen. Water laundry, swimming pool, lapa + 1 bedroom included. flat with bathroom, lounge and kitchen. R3600 – Baie netjies! 1 Slaapkamer OFFICES woonstel in erf met badkamer, sitkamer, kombuis en afdak. Koopkrag, beskikbaar Various office space available, sizes from 120 m² to 598 m². 1 Feb 2015. 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE FOR SALE R3900 – Thabo Mbeki Street – 2 BedA selection of properties for sale. rooms, bathroom, lounge, kitchen, garage Phone Anel 071 125 2844 / Rita 082 933 3162 and carport. Available 1 February 2015.

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Die vlakke van die 50 en 30 megaliter reservoirs wat inwoners van die stad van water voorsien, het effens verbeter, maar wek steeds kommer. Die munisipaliteit het weer ‘n beroep op verbruikers gedoen om water spaarsaam en verantwoordelik te gebruik en nie hul tuine nat te gooi nie. Verhoogde temperature dié tyd van die jaar het hoër waterverbruik tot gevolg en plaas uitermate druk op die stad se waterreserwes. Volgens die munisipaliteit se jongste verslag, was die vlakke van die 50 megaliter en die nuwe 30 megaliter reservoirs Dinsdag 80% (teenoor ‘n week gelede se 72%) en 79% (teenoor 65%) onderskeidelik. Die reservoir in Potgieterlaan se vlak was 95% (teenoor verlede week se 93%-vlak) en dié van die hoofreservoir in Seshego 33% (teenoor 36%) Die reservoir in uitbreiding 34 se vlak was konstant op 95%.

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January 15, 2015

Polokwane Observer

Tommies se matrieks skitter RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

Harde werk en lang ure agter die boeke het vir verskeie matriekleerders van Hoër Tegniese Skool Tom Naudé vrugte afgewerp. Die skool se slimkop, Eleanor Reynecke behaal sewe onderskeidings in Afrikaans, Engels eerste addisionele taal, wiskunde, fisiese wetenskappe, ingenieursgrafika en -ontwerp, lewensoriëntering en elektriese tegnologie. Haar gemiddeld is 88,43%. Benewens haar goeie persentasies ontvang sy ook die vakprys in elektriese tegnologie (88%) as beste

Eleanor Reynecke behaal sewe onderskeidings.

Keletso Mogashoa ryg ses onderskeidings in met ‘n gemiddeld van 84%.

FOR SALE FOR SALE

VariousFROM houses, plots, 1. HOUSES R750 townhouses, 000 2. PLOTS availableproperty in all farms and andFARMS commercial 3. TOWNHOUSES price categories. Dorp - 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen, Fauna R 1 R700 397 500 yard andPark garage. 000 Bendor 2 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, area, kitchen, Fully fenced 4 bedroom living house with 2 yard and carport. R500 000 bathrooms, entrance hall, 2 living living Bendor - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, area,areas, patio kitchen, scullery, double garage and with braai, kitchen, small yard and carport. R650 000 swimming pool TO TO LET LET

4Residential Bedroom House - Bendor Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, study, R 10 100-00p/m lounge, dining room, kitchen, scullery, outside toilet & 4shower, Bedroom House with one bedroom flat pool and double garage. R7 600-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom Townhouse with 2 bathrooms, livR 11 100-00p/m area, kitchen and 1 carport in secure complex. 1ingBedroom Townhouse R 4R5 100-00p/m 600-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom townhouse with 1 bathroom, living area, kitchen and garage in secure complex. R4 070-00p/m Bendor - 3 Bedroom house with 1 bathroom, 2 living areas, kitchen, lapa, Wendy house and 2 carports with electrical fencing. R5 000-00p/m URGENTLY WANTED!!! Al kinds of property to rent. If you have a property that you want to let or know of someone who has, please contact me.

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Clearwater Cove: r3 250 000: Resortstyle lifestyle in an estate. Lovely, spacious, very tasteful 3 bedr, 2 bathr home with a 1 bedr flatlet that can be rented out for extra income. Double volume, 180° view of the dam. Spacious living areas, built-in braai, verandah, splash pool, low maintenance yard. aCaCIa eState: r995 000: For the investor. A freestanding 3 bedr, 2 bathr house in an estate. No garage. Carport. BeNDor GaBleS: r995 000: Enjoy the peaceful lifestyle in this well kept 2 bedr, 2 bathr spacious townhouse. 1 Garage. Ster ParK: r2 160 000: Old world charm. A 4 bedr, 2 bathr house plus 1 bedr flat attached to the house. The old pool was converted into a sunken lapa area with a built-in braai and a jacuzzi. Added benefit is the walk-in cold storage room, 2 garages plus parking for a caravan. Borehole and CCTV. loCatIoN! loCatIoN!: 1 100m² Corner office premises. Consists of 8 offices, a boardroom, kitchen, 3 bathrooms, 2 garages and ample parking.

To leT

offices Maneoprops 072 614 4333

leerder in Limpopo. Keletso Mogashoa behaal ses A-simbole in Engels eerste addisionele taal, wiskunde, fisiese wetenskappe, ingenieursgrafika en -ontwerp, lewensoriëntering en siviele tegnologie met ‘n gemiddeld van 84%. Dave Tebele, Ruben Delport en Reon van der Merwe behaal elk vier onderskeidings. Tommies is ook trots op twee ander matriekleerders, Bianca Lekagane (Afrikaans eerste addisionele taal, 93%) en Thanyani Malada (meganiese tegnologie, 92%) wat met vakpryse as beste leerders in die onderskeie vakke in Limpopo weggestap het.

Thanyani Malada verwerf 92% in meganiese tegnologie.

Bianca Lekagane is die provinsie se beste in Afrikaans eerste addisionele taal.

PROPERTIES OF THE WEEK Duplex to let towNHouse to let apaRtmeNt to let towNHouses to let R4 600.00 R5 200.00* R3 700.00 R4 500.00 Polokwane Central Woodlands Eduan Park Ladanna 2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 1 Bedroom 3 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 1 Bathroom 1 Bathroom 1 Bathroom Small Garden Spacious Living Area Couple/Single Living Area Huge Living Area Kitchen No Children Kitchen Kitchen Small Garden Ground Floor Unit Ground Floor Units Carport Closed Garage Parking at unit Parking at unit No Pets Allowed Security Estate W&E Included Prepaid Electricity Secure Complex Prepaid Electricity Electric gate Secure Complex Close to Transport Pets Allowed* No Pets Allowed No Pets Allowed Available 1 Feb Available 1 Feb Available 1 Feb Available Now Newly ReNovateD House witH Flat to let iN secuRity estate. available 1 Feb. coNtact suNé JUST PROPERTY GROUP - JUST FOR YOU CALL US TODAY FOR ALL YOUR PROPERTY NEEDS. AGENTS: Suné 079 341 1625 / Sales - Ansie 084 503 8322 OFFICE TEL: 015 291 2622 | E-mail: admin.pietersburg@justpropertygroup.co.za

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STORAGE

STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ NUUTGEBOUDE STOOREENHEDE TE HUUR OP IVYDALE Contact Jana 082 788 7333 ____________________

SERVICES

CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ GARAGE DOORS, gate motors, steel carports, security gates etc. Sales & repairs. Contact THE WORKS Dennis 082 573 0336 ___________________

VEHICLES

LAAT EK U ‘N AANBOD VIR U MOTOR OF BAKKIE MAAK VOOR U INRUIL, SODOENDE KAN U SPAAR Kontak Neels 083 459 7177 ____________________

TO LET T/HOUSES

FLAT FOR RENT 1 bedroom flat, Bendor R2 880 p.m. Excluding electricity. Dep R5 180. Contact 082 804 6230 ____________________

HOUSES: WATERBERRY ESTATE – R10 395 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, 2 Living areas NEW FLORA PARK – R7 800 3 Bedr, 1 Bathr, 2 Garages BENDOR VILLAGE – R11 140 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, 3 Living areas, 2 garages TOWNHOUSES: BENDOR – R6 950 3 Bedr, 2 Bathr, open-plan lounge/dining, kitchen, patio with built-in braai, garage, prepaid electricity. FLORA PARK – R7 000 3 Bedr, 2 Bathroom FLATS: RABE STREET – R4 100 2 Bedr, 1 Bathr, open-plan kitchen/ living area, 1 carport SHOPS CENTRAL – R17 500 CENTRAL CBD – 200 M² OFFICES CBD – R2 500 MARSHALL STREET – R10 270 MARSHALL STREET – R25 400 MARSHALL CHAMBERS – R8 134 LANDDROS MARE STR – 193M² – POR HANS VAN RENSBURG – R13 716 AUDREY – 072 632 7117 MARTIN – 060 666 5432 THYS – 083 702 0768

TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. For more info contact 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________ LEEUWKUIL ESTATE BACHELOR unit in safe tranquil surroundings. 7km from town. R2 200 per month. Contact 079 081 3152 ____________________ ROOMS BACHELOR 1 BEDROOM FLATS 3 bedroom house, warehouses and workshops. Contact Andre 072 765 0507 072 133 0952 ____________________ TO LET SPACIOUS FLAT IN DALMADA 3,5km from Savannah. R2 650 per month. Water included, prepaid electricity. Available immediately. Contact 015 296 2785 082 851 9531 ____________________

TO LET Thached cottage with garage parking. 36 Bekker Street, Fauna Park. R3 500 p.m. W&L excluded. Available immediately. Contact 082 514 9947 ____________________ BACHELOR IN LADANNA NEAR MAKRO R2 600 p.m. + deposit. Water included. Contact 078 422 9911 ____________________ MEENTHUIS BENDOR 3 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, 1 toesluit. oopplan, TV, kombuis. Braai area. Koopkrag. R5 750. Contact Schalk 083 629 1908 ____________________ WELGELEGEN 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge/ kitchen/ dining. Sec complex. lapa + garden. R6 000 p.m. Contact 082 080 2883 ____________________

ACCOM MODATION

SOUTHGATE COUNTRY LODGE Overnight accommodation from R350 p.n. Contact 015 295 5264 ___________________

GENERAL

NOTICE FOR EIA PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS AND INVITATION TO REGISTER AS INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES LEDET REFERENCE NUMBER: 12/1/9/1-C69 Notice is hereby given in terms of Regulation 54(2) (c)(i) and (d) of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998) EIA Regulations 2010 published in the Government Notice No. R 543 of 18 June 2010 for the intention to carry out the Basic Assessment phase of an EIA process for the proposed expansion of 9 800m² to 6 hectares of land into hospitality facilities. Project name: Application for environmental authorisation for the proposed expansion of Mmabula Holiday Resort near Hwibi Village on the farm Elberfield 713 LR within the Aganang Local Municipality of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province. Applicant: Mmabula Holiday Resort Location and Activities: Activity 56 of GN R.544, this expansion entails construction of a conference hall, 2 changing rooms, rondavels, swimming pool, tennis court, volley ball court and caravan parking bays on the farm Elberfield 713 LR within the Aganang Local Municipality of the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province. The expansion will cover approximately 6 hectares of land from 9 800m². Interested and affected parties (I&APs) are hereby invited to register & provide written comments

together with their name, contact details and an indication of any direct business, financial, personal or other interest which they have in the application to the contact person indicated below within 40 days of the publishing of this notice. In order to obtain further information on the project, please contact person below. PHAKANANI ENVIRONMENTAL Mr. Vutomi Makhikhi 08 Burger Street Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 295 7391 Fax: 086 668 5960 Email: vutomi@ phakanani.co.za 15/01 ___________________

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA (GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA) Case Number: 17603/14 In the matter between: NEDBANK LIMITED Plaintiff And ELIOT MPHUTI MAREMANE First Defendant DEBORAH MAREMANE Second Defendant AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION This sale in execution is conducted in accordance with the Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 as amended, in pursuant of a judgement granted against the defendant for money owing to the Plaintiff, in the North Gauteng High Court Pretoria in the suit, a sale, will be held at the offices of the Sheriff Polokwane, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on 28 January 2015 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the Defendants on the conditions which may be inspected at the offices of The Sheriff prior to the sale at 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. (24 Hours prior to the auction). CERTAIN: ERF 6663, PIETERSBURG, EXTENSION 29 TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION L.S. LIMPOPO PROVINCE. MEASURING: 392 (THREE NINE TWO) SQUARE METRES THE PROPERTY IS ZONED: RESIDENTIAL SITUATED AT: 209 OCTOPUS AVENUE, EMDO PARK, EXTENSION 29, PIETERSBURG, 0699. IMPROVEMENTS: (Please Note that nothing is guaranteed and/or no Warranty is given in respect thereof) MAIN BUILDING: Property is a house: 3 Bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lounge and kitchen. The nature, extent, condition and existence of the improvements are not guaranteed and/or no warranty is given in respect hereof and are sold voetstoots DATED 05 DECEMBER 2014. VAN HEERDENS INC ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 748 STANZA BOPAPE & BECKETT STREET ARCADIA PRETORIA REF: (GN1776/F GROENEWALD/II) 15/01 ___________________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF

SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA Case No.: 51168/2014 In the matter between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff And JOY VIOLET SUMMERTON (ID: 760924 0178 088) 1st Defendant PHIWOKUHLE AYANDA SIBIYA-SUMMERTON (ID: 780701 0318 088) 2nd Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In the execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff, Polokwane at The Sheriff’s Office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2015 at 10:00 of the under mentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Polokwane, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. PORTION 93 (A PORTION OF PORTION 43) OF THE FARM MYNGENOEGEN 1048 REGISTRATION DIVISION: L.S. LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING: 2,1414 (TWO COMMA ONE FOUR ONE FOUR) HECTARES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T64626/2010 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED ALSO KNOWN AS: PTN 93 (A PTN OF PTN 43) OF THE FARM MYNGENOEGEN 1048 The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: The property consists of: 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining room, kitchen and a double garage DATED AT PRETORIA ON THIS THE 19 DAY OF DECEMBER 2014. (SGD) T DE JAGER HACK STUPEL & ROSS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2ND FLOOR STANDARD BANK CHAMBERS CHURCH SQUARE PRETORIA REF: T12932/ HA10789/T DE JAGER/ YOLANDI NEL TEL: 012 325 4185 15/01 ___________________ IN THE HIGH COURT OF SOUTH AFRICA GAUTENG DIVISION, PRETORIA CASE NO: 56480/2014 In the matter between: THE STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED Plaintiff And MAKHOSANE PROJECTS CC (REG. NO: 2004/110941/23) 1st Defendant LEBOTSE ENOCH TWALA (ID: 750525 6288 086) 2nd Defendant NOTICE OF SALE IN EXECUTION In execution of a judgment of the High Court of South Africa (North Gauteng High Court, Pretoria) in the abovementioned suit, a sale without reserve will be held by the Sheriff, Polokwane at The Sheriff’s Office, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane on WEDNESDAY, 28 JANUARY 2015 at 10:00 of the under

CONTACT THE OBSERVER TELEPHONE: 015 291 1061 FAX: 015 291 3654 WEBSITE www.observer.co.za E-MAIL observer@mwebbiz.co.za POST www.observer.co.za mentioned property of the defendants subject to the conditions of sale which are available for inspection at the offices of the Sheriff Polokwane, 66 Platinum Street, Ladine, Polokwane. PORTION 238 OF ERF 6470 PIETERSBURG EXTENSION 11 TOWNSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION: L.S. LIMPOPO PROVINCE MEASURING: 600 (SIZ ZERO ZERO) SQUARE METRES HELD BY DEED OF TRANSFER T37482/2008 SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS THEREIN CONTAINED AND ESPECIALLY TO THE RESERVATION OF RIGHTS TO MINERALS ALSO KNOWN AS: 15 MOHLOPI STREET, PIETERSBURG EXT. 11 The following information is furnished with regard to improvements on the property although nothing in this respect is guaranteed: The property consists of: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, loiunge/dining room, kitchen and a double garage. DATED AT PRETORIA ON THIS THE 19 DAY OF DECEMBER 2014. (SGD) T DE JAGER HACK STUPEL & ROSS ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF 2ND FLOOR STANDARD BANK CHAMBERS CHURCH SQUARE PRETORIA REF: T13011/ HA10858/T DE JAGER/ YOLANDI NEL TEL: 012 325 4185 15/01 ___________________

specially stated) from the date specified or from the date of publication hereof, whichever may be the later, and at the offices of the Master and Magistrate as stated. Should no objection thereto be lodged with the Master concerned during the specified period, the executors will be proceed to make payments in accordance with the accounts. Registered number of estate: No 24296/2014 Surname: Molaudzi Christian names: Daniel Identity number: 601013 5664 087 Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Mmatlou Paulnal Mojera Identity number: 710909 1248 080 Period of inspection other than 21 days: 21 Days Magistrate’s Office: Polokwane Master’s Office: Polokwane Registered number of estate; 24296/2014 Surname: Molaudzi Christian names: Daniel Identity Number: 601018 5664 087 Last Address: GA-Mashamba, ven 09 Christian names and surname of surviving spouse: Manatlou Paulnal Majela Identity Number: 710909 1248 080 Period of inspection other than 21 days: 21 days Magistrate’s Office: Polokwane Master’s Office: Polokwane Sethosa Sello Sillas 06 Korhaan Street Fauna Park Tel: 015 296 0199 15/01 ___________________

SEQUESTRA33 TION NOTICES 32 LIQUIDATION AND DISTRIBUTION ACCOUNTS IN DECEASED ESTATES LYING FOR INSPECTION In terms of section 35 (5) of Act 66 of 1965 notice is hereby given that copies of the liquidation and distribution accounts (first and final, unless otherwise stated) in the estate specified below will be open for inspection to all persons with an interest therein for a period of 21 days (or shorter or longer if

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATE All persons having claims against the under mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 21260/2014 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: Makgakga First Names: Letladi Jellyband Date of Birth: 1952/12/02 Identity No.: 521202 5581

089 Last Address: Pickum No 01, Bochum, Polokwane, Limpopo, 0700 Date of Death: 01/06/2014 First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: Seja Margaret Makgakga Date of Birth: 1957/04/03 Identity No: 570403 0766 085 Name (only one) of Executor or Authorised Agent: Sello Sethosa Attorneys Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: No 06 Korhaan Street, Fauna Park, Polokwane, 0699 Sello Sethosa Attorneys No 06 Korhaan Street Fauna Park 0699 Email: sethusanono@ gmail.com Tel: 015 296 0199 15/01 ___________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES All persons having claims against the under mentioned estate must lodge it with the Executor concerned within 30 days (or as indicated) from date of publication hereof. Estate No: 26241/2014 Master’s Office: Polokwane Surname: Mpe First Names: Mmatlou Paulina Mojela Date of Birth: 1962/01/23 Identity No.: 620123 0525 089 Last Address: Ga-Molepo Maphethoune Village Stand no 376 Date of Death: 09/10/2014 First Names and Surname of Surviving Spouse: Mafetwa Mpe Date of Birth: 1952/06/12 Identity No: 520612 5486 082 Name (only one) of Executor or Authorised Agent: Sello Sillas Sethosa Attorneys Address of Executor or Authorised Agent: No 06 Korhaan Street, Fauna Park, 0699 Period allowed for lodgement of clims, if other than 30 days: 30 days Sethosa Sello Sillas No 06 Korhaan Street Fauna Park 0699 Email: sethusanono@ gmail.com Tel: 015 296 0199 15/01 ___________________

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Grade 12; Secretarial Diploma/ Management Assistant course; Office Administration/ Bookkeeping as well as two (2) years relevant experience.

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Hollard Job Description Position Title: Business Unit: Reporting To (position title): Province: City:

Field Sales Agent HAD Physical Sales Team Leader – Field Sales Limpopo Polokwane

Introduction... To promote and sell financial services and insurance products to prospective customers. Minimum Requirements... Qualifications: • Matric or equivalent NQF level 4 qualification Experience: • 6 months to 1 year sales experience • Experience in selling financial services and insurance products will be an added advantage • Basic computer literacy Job Specification... • Promote and seek out new clients and generate lists of prospective clients • Leads Generation – ensure set targets are achieved daily • Sales Generation – ensure that set targets are achieved and ensuring that quality of leads and sales by achieving the required right party contract (RPC) • Selling one or more types of financial services and insurance products • Attending and participating in meetings and sales hurdles • Calculating premiums and providing payment plans • Explain features, benefits and exclusions of various policies to promote sale of financial services and insurance plans • Adhere to the non-advice selling process by ensuring compliance to regulatory requirements and business process/procedures Skills and knowledge: • Proficiency of language – English and African languages • Selling Skills • Interpersonal skills • Effective written and communication skills • Good negotiation skills • Self-motivated and disciplined • Customer service orientation • Target Driven • Operating in high pressured environment Send CV to AyandaR@hollard.co.za

Rossgro a leader in the farming industry situated in the Delmas District of Mpumalanga has made the following position available:

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Requirements: • Diploma in Agricultural (Animal Science) or Marketing • Minimum of 5 years’ experience preferably with an understanding of the poultry feed industry and more specifically on both broiler and layer feeds. • Valid driver’s licence • Computer literate • Good communication skills • Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Requirements: • SA Citizen • Matric Certificate • Fully Qualified Motor Technician • A minimum of 2 years dealership experience after trade test • Diagnostic and Auto Electronics knowledge will have preference • Must have a willingness to work after hours and be a a team player • Valid driver’s licence and own transport essential MUST BE ABLE TO START IMMEDIATELY

Duties: • Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with current customers and prospective customers to generate new business for the organisation’s products. • Make telephone calls, pay in-person visits and make presentations to existing and prospective customers • Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints • Coordinate sales effort with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics • Plans and organise personal sales strategy by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory. • Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products. • Ensure targets as set out by the Sales Manager / Rossgro are met • All other Depot Manager/Sales Rep duties

WE OFFER: • A professional work environment • Competitive packages • Pension fund and medical aid Applicants to forward CV only to email address supplied. All CVs to be forwaded to a.oosthuizen@mgmgroup.co.za

Please forward a detailed CV with certified copies of qualifications and ID. To the HR Manager: Email: yvonneb@rossgro.co.za or fax 086 239 5226. Closing date: 31 January 2015.

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Our Polokwane based company specialising in the waste management industry is looking for a Financial Accountant. Applying candidates must meet the following requirements: • Tertiary qualification in Accounting (Degree/Diploma) • Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role • Pastel experience • Academic transcripts to be supplied with application Key areas of delivery: • Full accounting and finance role • Debtors and creditors management • Cashbook • Monthly petty cash • Management accounts • Salaries and Payroll • Tax, VAT & PAYE Market related remuneration. Only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be considered. To apply, email applications to recruitment@ingwewaste.co.za or fax to 086 244 2251 or hand deliver to 76 Biccard Street, Polokwane. Your application must include a cover letter, CV, certified copies of ID, qualifications and academic transcript. Closing date is 23 January 2015. No late applications will be considered.

BEAUTY THERAPIST VACANCIES Top rated Spa in Polokwane is seeking the services of top notch Beauty therapists with a passion for impeccable client service, good human relations and team work. Required qualifications are: two/three year Somatology diploma from a reputable institution with an ITEC, Cidesco and/or City & Guilds. Remuneration is commensurate with experience. If interested and you possess those skills and qualifications, please email your CV to Pretty at wendy@moveahead.co.za Closing date: 31 January 2015.

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SALESPERSON (Salary Negotiable) E.H. Hassim Builders World is seeking to employ a vibrant, highly motivated and customer oriented lady to join our sales team. Requirements: • Minimum 1 year experience in sales • Matric • fully bilingual • good people skills • Experience in sanitary ware will be an added advantage Key attribute and Functional areas • Welcomes customers by greeting them; offering them assistance. • Directs customers by escorting them to racks and suggesting items. • Advises customers by providing information on products. • Helps customer make selections by building customer confidence; offering suggestions and opinions. • Processing quotations/invoices • Keeps clientele informed by notifying them of preferred customer sales and future merchandise of potential interest. • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. • Listening, Customer Service, Meeting Sales Goals, Selling to Customer Needs, Product Knowledge, People Skills, Energy Level, Dependability, Verbal Communication, Job Knowledge To Apply: Tel: 015 491 2151 (Extension 163) HR Department Subject: Salesperson irm@ehhassim.co.za Closing date: 19 January 2015 ------------------------------------------------------TRAINING FACILITATOR OR SKILL DEVELOPMENT FACILITATOR E.H. Hassim Builders World is seeking a qualified Skills Development/ Training Facilitator (Human Resources) who will be responsible for administration and monitoring of all training programmes. Requirements: • 3 years’ experience as a facilitator • 12 months experience as assessor • Competent and registered assessor with W & R Seta • Knowledge of Skills Development Act • Knowledge of the SAQA NQF’s & NSDF • Experience in coordinating and managing W & R seta projects (learnerships, internships, pivotal programme, critical and scarce skills) • Registered moderator (will add as an advantage) Key Attributes and Functional areas • Communication and interpersonal Skills • Planning and organising skills • Ability to work in a team • Identifying training and development needs within an organisation through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultations. • Designing and expanding training and development programmes based on the needs of the organisation and the employees • Developing effective induction programmes • Producing training materials for in-house courses To apply: Tel: 015 491 2151 (Extension 163) HR Department Subject: Skills Development Facilitator hrm@ehhassim.co.za Closing date: 19 January 2015 ------------------------------------------------------GRAPHIC DESIGNER (Salary Negotiable) E.H. Hassim Builders World is seeking a qualified Graphic Designer who will be responsible for executing all designs and creative projects. Requirements: • Graphic design diploma • 2 years graphic • design experience • Comfortable with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop • Understand repro principles and print processes • Attention to detail • High quality work • Able to work independently • Knowledge of Wordpress & Web design will be an added advantage. Graphic design duties include: • Collaboration with the Marketing Manager in development of design and copy for all projects. • Design of our 6 week special for E.H. Hassim Builders World and Discount Build. • Deep edging photos, layout and theme. • Design of advertisements for newspapers. • Designing of our monthly branding of two vehicles from our fleet of over 80. • Creative direction and design of corporate gifts To apply: Tel: 015 491 2151 (Extension 145) Marketing Department Subject: Graphic Designer marketing1@limpopo.za.net Closing date: 26 January 2015 NB: Only candidates with the qualifying credentials should apply. Please submit CV and creative portfolio. We employ a three-step hiring process: 1) Review applications and respond within two weeks. 2) Phone call to discuss if you would fit the profile. 3) Hold an in-person interview.

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Polokwane to get early taste of Super 15 rugby action

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he city’s rugby fraternity will get an early taste of Super 15 rugby action when the Vodacom Bulls and Toyota Cheetahs lock horns in the annual Super 15 warm-up match at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium next Saturday. The match will be a continuation of the three-year partnership between the Polokwane Municipality and the Blue Bulls Company that has seen a total of R1,7 million raised towards 30 charities and bursaries towards needy students. Last year’s warm-up match helped contribute towards the tertiary education of 56 learners in and around the city. It will be the third time in four years that the Cheetahs will be locking horns with the Bulls in Polokwane and the visitors will be looking to avenge their defeat in 2013. Last year the DHL Stormers visited Polokwane for the first time for the popular warm-up fixture and scored the winning try in the dying moments of the match by replacement winger, Scott van Breda to defeat the Bulls 26-19. The CEO of the Blue Bulls Company, Barend van Graan said the Stormers were unavailable for the fixture this year and the Cheetahs will once again make the trip to Polokwane. “The warm-up match in Polokwane has become an important part of the team’s pre-season preparations and the Bulls are looking forward to a fourth year of a great relationship with Polokwane Municipality. The Bulls are honoured to be involved with the further education of disadvantaged students in Limpopo and the professionalism shown by the organising committee is always of the highest standard, and the reception we receive from the fans is something our players and

management really look forward to,” van Graan said at a media briefing to launch the match at the end of last year. Tickets for the match are available at Computicket outlets countrywide. Tickets cost R120 for the grand stand, R80 for the east stand and R60 for the south or north stands. Scholars pay R30. Polokwane Observer readers will also get the opportunity to win a set of double-tickets for the match. Look out for the details in the sport pages of today’s Polokwane Observer and next week’s publication. Hospitality packages are available for up to 22 people in the sky boxes above the west and east stands. Contact Manthoa Phihlela at Polokwane Municipality on 083 824 9844 or email manthoap@polokwane.gov.za.

Former Polokwane Executive Mayor, Freddy Greaver greets the Vodacom Bulls player prior to the kick-off for last year’s match. Left: Polokwane born and bred former Springbok Victor Matfield made a welcome return to top rugby during the Super 15 warm-up match between the Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers last year.

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The Vodacom Bulls and DHL Stormers at last year’s Super 15 warm-up match at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium.

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stelle dubbelkaartjies vir die oefenwedstryd tussen die Vodacom Bulle en Toyota Cheetahs volgende Saterdag (24 Januarie) op die Peter Mokaba Stadion te wen. Al wat jy moet doen, is om dié week en volgende week ‘n maklike vraag oor vorige Super 15-oefenwedstryde wat op die Peter Mokaba Stadion plaasgevind het, te antwoord. Wenners moet vir ‘n fotogeleentheid

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Vodacom Bulls scrumhalf Francois Hougaard feeds the scrum during last year’s match. right: ‘Bulletjie’ the Blue Bulls mascot with the many spectators that attended last year’s warmup match in the background.

by Polokwane Observer se kantore aanmeld. Die vraag vir die eerste dubbelkaartjies: Wie het die wendrie vir die DHL Stormers in verlede jaar se Super 15-oefenwedstryd tussen die Stormers en Vodacom Bulle gedruk? E-pos die antwoord na warrenb.observer@gmail.com. Die eerste persoon wat die korrekte antwoord verskaf, sal die stel dubbelkaartjies wen. Om lesers se taak te vergemaklik, verskyn ‘n foto van die wendrie in verlede jaar se oefenwedstryd hiernaas.

Die Vodacom Bulle se Francois Hougaard is te laat om te verhoed dat die DHL Stormers die wendrie druk in verlede jaar se Super 15-oefenwedstryd. FOTO: ARGIEF

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Hannes Saaijman the team-mate of former Polokwane resident, Brian Baragwanath from Team Rhide SA takes to the dunes during the seventh stage of the Dakar Rally.

Misfortune for Team Rhide SA at Dakar WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

ormer Polokwane resident and a member of Team Rhide SA, Brian Baragwanath experienced heartbreak during his first attempt at the gruelling Dakar Rally last week in Argentina when he had to retire on the second day after tyre failure. Baragwanath and team-mate Hannes Saaijman formed Team Rhide SA in the quad category of the race, derived from the word ‘rhino’ as the team competed to raise awareness against rhino poaching. After months of intense preparation for the race that started in Argentina and continues through Bolivia and Chile in South America, Baragwanath had to call it quits after engine failure on the first day and the tyres of his Yamaha Raptor disintegrated during the second day and he was unable to complete the second stage before the cut-off time. However, Baragwanath’s misfortune proved to be Saaijman’s gain as the team could focus all their attention on their remaining rider.

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Saaijman had the forethought of carrying extra tyres during that fateful second stage and has been steadily gaining on the leaders in the quad category of the race. He is currently in 11th position overall in the quad category and aiming for a top ten finish after the rest day on Tuesday for the quad contenders. With the Dakar Rally consisting of a total of 9 500 kilometres through some of the toughest terrain in the world in 14 days, Saaijman has a good chance of finishing in the top ten when the rally ends in Buenos Aires on Saturday. After being forced to retire from the race, Baragwanath, whose father, Clive is manager of Team Rhide SA immediately became part of the back-up crew to support Saaijman for the rest of the race. During Tuesday’s rest day only 24 quads out of the original 45 that started the rally were still in the running and Saaijman hopes to be at the finish over the weekend. The Polish rider and former winner, Rafal Sonik leads the quad category on his Yamaha Raptor at the time of going to print yesterday (Wednesday).

Stableford triumph for Rabe and Viljoen PHOTO: JEFF RAYMOND

The recent PG Glass, Tricoma, Xerox and Spar Platinum Park sponsored Better Ball Stableford played at the Polokwane Golf Club was won by Dwayne Viljoen (left) and Jared Rabe. Glen Wynne, middle, from PG Glass shares in their victory.

TSEBISO

NOTICE

KOPANO YA BADUDI KA MOKA

COMMUNITY RESOLUTION MEETING TO BE HELD

> ‘Marques bring with him a wealth of experience to the club’ > ‘All players have reported to camp’

LETSATSI : NAKO : VENUE :

DILATELA KA HANNES LERM & ASSOCIATES a rata go mema badudi le maloko ka moka ao a amegago gotla lekgotleng la temoso mabapi le lefelo la Laastehoop 1054 LS leo le welang mmasepala mogolo wa Polokwane Municipality goya ka tseo di latelago:

BACKGROUND HANNES LERM & ASSOCIATES hereby invites all affected and interested parties to the community resolution meeting for the disposal of the below piece of land on a portion of the farm Laastehoop 1054 LS, within Polokwane Municipality for the following purpose:

HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

• Parking ya St Engenas Church • Madulo a mashumi le baeng ba kereke • Polasa la Laastehoop 1054 LS ke ±417,5331 Hekthera ka nngwe, e etlo shumiswa mabapi le tse di setseng di boletse kwa godimo.

• Parking for St Engenas Church • Accommodation for staff and visitors to the church • A total of ±417,5331 Hectares of land on the farm Laastehoop 1054 LS will be utilised for the abovementioned purposes

LEBAKA: Go phetagatsa ka moo badudi ba kgethilego ka gona go ya ka komiti ya lebakanyana ya go kgetha hlabollo yeo e amago tona ya lefapa la tsa hlabollo ya selegae. Ele yena moetapele wa mafelo a tshireletso ya nakwana goya ka molawo wa 31 wa 1996, ka moo e beilwego ka gona.

PURPOSE To formulate a community decision in terms of the Interim Procedures Governing Land Development Decisions which require the consent of the Minister of Rural Development and Land Reform as nominal owner of the land in terms of the Interim Protection of the Informal Land Right Act, Act 31 of 1996, with particular reference to the abovementioned development.

Former Moroka Swallows Football Club Coach, Zeca Marques is expected to sit on the Black Leopards‘s bench when they take on Jomo Cosmos at Thohoyandou Stadium on 11 February. Leopards has been without a coach since the resignation of Mark Harrison last year. The Venda based outfit is currently in the 11th position of the National First Division (NFD) with five victories from 16 matches. “He signed a short-term deal that should run until the end of the season. Marques brings with him a wealth of experience to the club, as he has coached extensively in the Absa Premiership,” Club Spokesperson, Berry Ramunenyiwa said. He also mentioned that they are happy that all players have reported to camp after spending time with their families during the Christmas break. “They reported on 6 January and we decided to come early because we want to ensure that the team is ready competitive football when the season resumes after the African Cup of Nations,” Ramunenyiwa said.

Sontaha, 8 February 2015 09:00 Sefaha sa Kgoshi, Mountain View Village, e lebagane le tsela pakeng tsa Boyne le Chuene

SETSHABA SEO SE AMEGAGO? Badudi ba Mountain View leba Tikologo ya dinaga mabapi, maloko a Molepo Mohlala a satso go dumelela, Mokgahlo wa basadi, Mokgahlo wa badudi wa merero wa selegae, Mokgahlo wa badudi ba selegae, Mokgahlo wa baswa, Mokgahlo wa ba setso, Hlabollo ya setshaba, Mokgahlo wa go emela bashumi, Mokgahlo wa ba direla leago, Bajalefa ba Matshwanedi ba Mokgahlo wa Badirela Leago.

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Sunday, 8 February 2015 09:00 Kraal of the Induna in Mountain View Village, adjacent to road between Boyne and Chuene

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Residents of Mountain View and surrounding villages, members of Molepo Traditional Authority. Women’s Organisations, Civil Organisation, Community base Organisation, Youth Organisation, Traditional Organisation, Development Forum, Trade Unions, Consumer Organisation, Social Welfare Organisation, potential beneficiaries of the project. FURTHER INFORMATION: Contact one of the following:

TSHEDEIMOSO: Kopana le: Mr Hannes Lerm Hannes Lerm & Associates Planning And Development Consultants: Ms Petunia Ntlhane Limpopo Department of Rural Development and Land Reform: Mr Jonas Chuene St Engenas Church:

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Mr Hannes Lerm Hannes Lerm & Associates Planning And Development Consultants: Ms Petunia Ntlhane Limpopo Department of Rural Development and Land Reform: Mr Jonas Chuene St Engenas Church:

Letsatsi la Tsebiso: 15 January 2015

Date of Notice: 15 January 2015

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SITE REF: ST ENGENAS CHURCH

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ie vyftienjarige Firebird Skermklublid, Danica Opperman het ‘n onverwagse vroeë Kersgeskenk ontvang toe sy vir die SuidAfrikaanse kadet- en junior skermspan gekies is om in Maart aan die Afrika Jeugskermkampioenskap in Algerië deel te neem. Dié opgewonde tiener vertel dat sy aan die begin van die Desembervakansie rustig in die bed gelê het toe haar trotse familie die kamer inbars en sê sy is ‘n Springbok. “Ek was heeltemal stomgeslaan omdat ek eers agt maande gelede met skerm begin het nadat ‘n vriend my aan die minder bekende sportsoort bekendgestel het. Skerm is een van die oudste gevegsportsoorte en word in die sabel, floret en degen-kategorieë beslis.” Sy neem tans in beide die floret- en degen skermgeveg-kategorieë deel en verkies floret omdat die teikengebied kleiner is. Die teikengebied van floret is slegs die romp wat met die punt van die floret getref word. In die degen-kategorie is die hele liggaam die teikengebied. Danica het sedert die begin toe sy by Firebird Skermklub in Polokwane aangesluit het die moeilike tegnieke en bewegings van skerm baasgeraak en dadelik uitgeblink by skermtoernooie in Limpopo. In September 2014 het sy in haar eerste provinsiale toernooi, die KwaZulu-Natal Skermkampioenskap, ‘n brons medalje in die degen-kategorie in die kadetafdeling (o.17) in Durban verower. By die Suid-Afrikaanse Skermkampioenskap in Pretoria ses weke later het sy twee silwer medaljes in beide die degen- en floret-kategorie bygevoeg. Daarna het sy in Desember met ‘n silwer medalje in die floret-kategorie by die Gauteng Kampioenskap in Soweto die jaar met tevredenheid afgesluit. Haar doelwit is om vanjaar goud by die SA Kampioen-

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January 15, 2015 >> PAGE 32

Polokwane ’n Springbok in gevegskuns ryker WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

Reboring, line boring, crankshaft grinding, CYL head machining, metal spray

skappe in een van die twee kategorieë te wen. Na ‘n besondere jaar as ‘n nuweling sal sy nou soveel harder moet werk aan haar tegniek en fiksheid om teen die bestes in Afrika te kan meeding. Sy het haar Suid-Afrika kleure ontvang vir beide floret- en degen in die kadet-afdeling en vir degen in die junior (o.21) ouderdomsgroep. Danica is tans tweede op die SA ranglys in die floret-kategorie in die kadet ouderdomsgroep en vierde in die degenkategorie. Sy is ook vyfde op die SA ranglys vir floret in die junior-afdeling en aangesien sy eers in April sestien word, sal sy nog in 2015 sake in die kadetafdeling kan uitspook. Sy sê sy is baie dank aan Wallace Goosen, haar afrigter by die klub en klublede verskuldig vir hul advies en ondersteuning. Danica ontvang ook een keer ‘n week afrigting by die Eresabel Skermklub in Mokopane onder Uwe Schroeder ter voorbereiding van haar deelname in Algerië. Haar uiteindelike doelwit is om goed genoeg te wees om aan die Olimpiese Spele deel te neem. Goosen sê Danica is totaal toegewy aan skerm en het baie natuurlike skermtalent, oefen hard en luister altyd na advies om haar tegniek voortdurend te verbeter. Hy sê Danica was in meer as 40 skermgevegte betrokke om haar twee silwer medaljes by die SA’s te wen. Skerm is nie ‘n goedkoop sportsoort nie. Haar skermuitrusting vir die jeugkampioenskap in Algerië beloop R30 000 en sluit nie eers haar reiskoste in nie. Daarom het haar pa, Willie en ma, Magde-Louise twee gholfdae gereël om ‘n gedeelte van haar uitgawes na Algerië te dek. Die eerste gholfdag vind op 12 Februarie by die Kameeldoring Gholfbaan in Mokopane plaas en die tweede gholfdag op 19 Februarie by Polokwane Gholfklub. Skakel Willie Opperman by 082 300 8883 vir meer besonderhede.

>> Van groentjie tot Springbok in minder as ‘n jaar >> Het oog op die Olimpiese Spele

FOTO: WARREN BLUNT

Danica Opperman is gekies om aan die Afrika Jeugskermkampioenskap in Algerië deel te neem.